In this episode of The Built for This Podcast with Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane, meet Kansas City entrepreneur and real estate investor Troy Paul, whose creative approach to property development proves that vision and innovation can turn even the most unconventional ideas into thriving investments.
Troy shares how his construction background led him from house flipping in the 1990s to building Kansas City’s first apartment complex made from shipping containers. He explains how his entrepreneurial mindset helps him see opportunity where others see risk—and why what “smells like money” to him might make other investors run for the hills.
Listeners will learn how Troy built long-term wealth through multifamily investments, what gives him a “competitive edge” in the market, and how mindset shifts can unlock new levels of creativity and confidence in real estate. From overcoming termite-infested foundations to managing remote Airbnb properties, Troy’s story is full of real-world lessons about grit, innovation, and thinking like a business owner.
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